Planning Permission

Generally, there is no need for planning permission for garden play equipment in UK so long as you comply with these guidelines, and no-one has cause to complain.

Planning restrictions vary from area to area and if you live in a conservation area there may be additional restrictions. During the years Climbing Frames UK have been selling Backyard Adventures Play Systems only a small number of customers have had problems with planning permission.

Play Equipment in the Back Garden
In a rear garden, any structure that is less than 13.2 ft (4m) with a ridge roof that takes up less than half the area of the garden and is 16.5ft (5m)away from the dwelling does not require planning permission.

Our Backyard Adventures play sets are temporary structures, playhouses and climbing frames which are higher than this, but which do not give a neighbour cause for complaint are unlikely to be a problem.

A Play System in the Front Garden
Planning permission is required for any structure in the front garden.

Privacy - Overlooking Other Property
A landowner does not have a general right to privacy. However, in some cases your title deeds or your neighbour's may have clauses to protect privacy.
Our advice should your proposed Backyard Adventures play set overlook a neighbour is to discuss your proposed purchase with them.

Playsets in Conservation Areas
You will need to check if there are any special orders preventing you from having garden structures of 4m (13.2 feet) or less in height.

In conservation areas trees may be protected by a special order. The law requires that you give a local authority six weeks notice before felling or pruning any tree.

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